qatı söz

/qatɯ søz/

Literal translation

hard word

Intended meaning

A reproach, curse or scolding that wounds the person it is aimed at.
  • «Ma talay jıl jaşaybız, – dedi Tattıwka, – alay Aymölekden ne tırman, ne bılay bir qatı söz eşitmey kelebiz»."We have been living here a good few years now," said Tattıuka, "yet from Aymölek we have heard neither a reproach nor so much as one harsh word like this."

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